UPDATED: Canvas 2023/24 Rollover information and 12 Point Before you Publish Checklist

Looking to get started in Canvas? Take a look at the self-paced Canvas training course. This is recommended if you are new to Canvas or you wish to get more familiar with Canvas and its possibilities.

Videos of previous training webinars and other information on teaching remotely are available in the Engaging with Students Online Canvas Course.

Need a new course or a change to an existing course enrolment group? Click here to request a new course or request changes to a Canvas course enrolment

Welcome to GSA's Canvas Guide for Staff.

All resources in this course can be found by visiting the Modules area of this course - click 'Modules' in the course menu on the left hand side, or jump to a section from the links below.

Basics for all staff

Course Design

Admin and Communication

Finding Help

For general help with Canvas, we recommend using the 'Search the Canvas Guides' feature - this is the most detailed and up-to-date source of general Canvas information. It can be accessed from the 'Help and Links' option in the menu on the left of any Canvas page. An A-Z List of Canvas features and explanations can be found in the Canvas Instructor Guide.

A simple Google search in your browser can also be useful to quickly find solutions.

Live chat with Canvas Support is available 24/7 all year round. This is accessible from the 'Help and Links' menu on the left. This is available for all staff and students and is a quick and convenient way to get help with Canvas functionality, but doesn't cover GSA specific queries. For GSA related Canvas queries, or to discuss any other learning technology issues, please visit us in the Learning Technology office, located on the top floor of the library or email LTHelp@gsa.ac.uk

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Accessibility Statement

We have prepared an Accessibility Statement for Canvas.

The National Federation of the Blind granted Canvas the Gold Level Web Certification in 2010.

Using Canvas for Staff